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UV/Optical Microvariability in Seyfert Galaxies

Authors :
D. Weinstein
H. R. Miller
J. C. Noble
M. T. Carini
Source :
Astrophysics and Space Science Library ISBN: 9789401043410
Publication Year :
1994
Publisher :
Springer Netherlands, 1994.

Abstract

We report on the possible detection of UV microvariability in the continuum of the seyfert galaxy Fairall 9, as well as a positive detection of microvariability in the MG II line based on data obtained with the International Ultraviolet Explorer Satellite. In addition, we report a detection of optical microvariability in AKN 120. We argue, based on the results from the NGC 5548 monitoring campaign, which showed the optical and UV continuum variability highly correlated, with nearly 0 lag, that this is evidence that this source also displays UV continuum microvariability.

Details

ISBN :
978-94-010-4341-0
ISBNs :
9789401043410
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Astrophysics and Space Science Library ISBN: 9789401043410
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........175cfa97a0d9c6f5649eb0b86477c7c5
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0794-5_113